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Chapter 3

NO POV:

"The three amigos will be breaking up," said Lizzie McGuire to her two best friends. They were at Lizzie's house in her bedroom.

"That's not true. We won't let that happen," insisted Miranda.

"Yeah, there's still the telephone," said Gordo.

"And long distance minutes. Which means, talking for a shorter period of time," said Lizzie rolling her eyes.

"This doesn't have to be a negative thing, Lizzie. Try to make it positive. Who knows what adventures you'll have to come?" said Miranda. She smiled at her best friend, but Lizzie knew that no matter how hard Miranda tried, she really felt bad about the move.

"Maybe we'd be able to drive out during Spring break and Christmas time every year," suggested Gordo.

"It's just such a long ways away," complained Lizzie. Gordo sighed and bonked his head. He kept trying to make suggestions to Lizzie, trying to help it seem less of a big deal...but she definitely was not cooperating.

"Stop being so negative!" yelled Gordo. Then he got up and walked out of the room.

"What's eating him?" asked Lizzie. Miranda looked down at the floor and traced the flowered pattern on her sundress.

"I'm not quite sure," lied Miranda. Truth be told, she sensed that Gordo really was more distressed about this move then he made out to be. "Hey, I'd better go and get home for dinner. I'll talk to you later?"

Lizzie smiled. "Ok. Bye, Miranda!" she said. Then she walked Miranda to the front door and waved as she left.

Miranda didn't really feel like eating dinner. She wanted to find out what was bugging Gordo and why he was acting so weird. Time for some psychiatric help. She loved giving advice and having a listening ear.

"Hey, Gordo," said Miranda to Gordo as he answered the door. "Care to talk?" Gordo shrugged and let Miranda in.

"Care to talk about what?" he asked. He offered Miranda a bowl of potato chips. She grabbed a couple then looked him in the eyes.

"Your weird change of attitude lately. What's wrong with you?" she asked. "I know that Lizzie is moving, and of course it will be affecting both of us. And yes, Gordo, I know that you have known her much longer than I have, but that doesn't mean that it won't affect me. We can still talk to her, and visit her during the holidays. There's always email and stuff like that too." Gordo was looking towards the ground. Miranda grabbed his hand. "Something's on your mind. I'm here and listening."

Gordo remained silent.

"We just talked like yesterday or something like that. Have you taken my advice?" asked Miranda.

"Advice?" wondered Gordo. He looked up at Miranda, very confused.

"That awesome girl you were telling me about," she said.

"Aw, she won't ever think of me the same way I think of her. It's useless," muttered Gordo.

Miranda poked his shoulder playfully. "C'mon! Who wouldn't want you? You're a great guy! A really...great guy," said Miranda. "This...girl...she'll come around if you give her a chance."

Then Gordo loosened up a bit. "It seems useless. Li—this girl, just doesn't seem to even think of me like that."

Miranda bit her lip. Ah! She had caught Gordo. He had almost muttered Lizzie's name. He couldn't cover up anymore or pretend. Her suspicions were correct. Gordo had a crush on Lizzie. "Hmm," was all that Miranda could get out. Gordo blushed as he almost gave away the girl's name.

"Yeah...it-it's like that," mumbled Gordo. Then he started playing with his hands. Miranda eyed Gordo. She had suspected that he liked Lizzie for a long time. Her guess was absolutely correct. She laughed internally as she thought of when Lizzie got her first boyfriend, Ronnie. Gordo had been completely jealous, but he'd never admit it. She felt sorry for Gordo...going through all of Lizzie's crushes. Lizzie always seemed to look at every guy except Gordo. She knew that they were the best of friends, but never looked at him as anything more. Miranda knew that that had to bite for Gordo.

"There's not much I can do for you, Gordo. But I can tell you that if you keep pursuing your goal, she'll notice you. Never lose hope. True love is just around the corner," whispered Miranda. "All you have to do is believe." In her heart she knew that Gordo needed a little more than that though. She knew that Gordo could never tell Lizzie what he felt for her. Miranda gave Gordo a pat on the back. "Everything will turn out fine, Gordo. I promise," said Miranda confidently. She knew it would too. She would help.